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Four more Northland highway speed limits to be reviewed
NZTA consulting on lifting four more Far North highway speed limits
Osteopath and cancer survivor cycling to raise money for Far North Hospice
Hospice to benefit from Matiu Taingahue’s Inspiring Ride Across Aotearoa
Northland ladies on the march - leisure marching gaining popularity in the region
Leisure marching making big comeback in Northland.
Deja vu for Whangārei man whose pedigree cat disappeared - again
The beloved feline went missing on Friday evening but he was home by Monday.
‘Concerning trend’: DoC says dogs responsible for ‘devastating’ kiwi deaths in Northland
Between February 12 and March 9 alone, six kiwi were found dead in Northland.
Far North mussels best in the country
Far North smoked mussels win gold at Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards
'Unsettling': Neighbours plea for Kāinga Ora to take action about troublesome tenant
Neighbours have borne the brunt of a tenant but Kāinga Ora says it's firm but fair.
‘She was saying stop’: Teen says she was raped twice by friend during movie nights
Crown: 'Mr Stainton didn’t really care if she was consenting or not, he just went ahead.'
Five teens arrested after two service station break-ins
The five teenagers, aged 15 and 16, will appear in the Whangārei Youth Court.
Judge reserves decision on Whangārei’s last-ditch effort to stall fluoridation
The High Court has heard Whangārei District Council's application for an injunction.
'Trial must be brought to an end': Murder case unexpectedly halted
Only four of the 31 witnesses had testified before the trial ended.
Prime Minister's India trip and Act reveals local body election move | NZ Herald News Update
Narendra Modi calls for Christopher Luxon's support to address anti-India activities in New Zealand and Act reveals it is looking for candidates to run in local body elections.
Far North news briefs – New sports hub, upgraded tsunami maps and bowel screening
News snippets from the Far North.
Northland share farmers of the year are Kaitāia couple
Far North couple are 2025 Northland share farmers of the year.
Kerikeri-based budgeting and family service closing its doors
Far North budgeting and family service closing after 27 years helping struggling families
‘It’s very physical’: Northland cleaning injury claims cost millions
Northlanders have nearly $7m in ACC claims for cleaning injuries since 2020.
‘I’ll kill you’: Staff attacked, customers hide as armed robbers plunder gold jewellery
The owner says he 'hadn't slept a wink' since the robbery.
Pāua rāhui still on the cards for Ahipara after hui agrees action needed
Ahipara hui decides action needed to protect pāua stock, with rāhui possible.
11 courses on the chopping block under proposed changes to NorthTec
NorthTec says the courses under consultation had low demand for several years.
‘Sky’s the limit’ for overseas kingfish market as demand far outweighs supply
Less than a year open, Northland's kingfish farm is already getting national recognition.
‘Surreal’: Community shaken by two Northland homicides
Two people died within 12 hours of each other after separate homicides in Northland.
Far North farmer battles feral dogs, urges pest species recognition
Farmer John Nilsson loses about 120 ewes and lambs to wild dogs each year.
‘Close to home’: Man killed in Whangārei homicide; murder charge laid
Emergency services called to Norfolk St where a man was unresponsive, died at scene.
‘She stuck in my heart my whole life’: Heartbreak after Whangārei fatal shooting
Yvonne Chapman was shot in a Whangārei park, leaving her friends and family grieving.
Rare medical diagnosis saves Waikato man after decades of mystery
George Moanaroa wants to educate communities about acromegaly with a te ao Māori lens.
Lotto Powerball: Two lucky punters win $5.5 million each
Two Kiwis to wake up much richer on Sunday morning.
‘Best day ever’: Suzy Cato inspires music teacher’s journey from superfan to educator
Suzy Cato's photo throwback revealed Curtis Bunker as a devoted fan.
Cameraman’s mission to protect our marine life
Steve Hathaway has dived for over 40 years, witnessing drastic ocean changes.
How Northland’s new expressway aims to boost the economy
The Government will open procurement for the Northland Expressway project.
‘Like a pack of dogs’: Widow describes trio hissing as husband stabbed to death
'They were hissing and my daughter was just screaming,' she told the High Court.
Scrub fire contained at Brynderwyns, motorists asked to avoid area
Emergency services are attending the blaze beside the road.
Person taken to hospital after being struck by vehicle in Northland
Emergency services responded about 8.45am to reports of a person hit by a vehicle.
‘No credible indication’: Doubts over economic benefits of sand mining
Economist questions why sand mining in Northland's Bream Bay got fast-track tick.